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Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School — School Information

Full address
Church Street, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EL
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
110831

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Frequently Asked Questions — Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School

Is Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School oversubscribed?

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School?

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School cover?

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School?

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.